The Purpose and Requirements of a Foundation The importance of a proper foundation, for a construction project, is something that cannot be stressed enough. A foundation is crucial for carrying the load of a substructure. The purpose of a foundation, however, goes far beyond providing a reliable structure to build upon. A foundation is thus […]
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Construction Risks and Safety Roles for Workers and Employers Since the construction industry is incredibly dangerous, and pose a lot of safety risks, there are many safety roles and tips that are encouraged and enforced on site. These are implemented to prevent accidents, injuries, or even worse, fatalities. With hundreds of thousands of individuals obtaining […]
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6 Different Types of Foundation for Construction Projects Foundations are often described as shallow or deep structures in the ground. There are six different types of building foundations in construction, all of which have different uses. The two categories of which these are divided into, are the shallow and deep foundations. The shallow foundations Combined […]
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Top 40 Construction Companies In South Africa 2021 We have compiled a list of the top 40 ranked construction companies in South Africa in the main search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo. When doing a search for construction companies or list of construction companies in SA then these 40 results comes up in the […]
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Different Roles in the Construction Industry The construction industry can be tough. Especially because it’s not about the work that’s complicated to do, in certain roles, but it’s more the strain of the work, that adds to a dangerous and comprehensive industry. If you are considering a job in the construction industry, it’s very important […]
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The Most Expensive Construction Projects in the World The architectural design and construction industry have become more lavish in the past century. Buildings today, are built taller than ever before, and cities are becoming more expansive, as well as expensive to live in. If you take the city, Abu Dhabi for instance, it is one […]
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4 Types of Construction It’s easy to look at the construction industry and think to yourself that it is all categorized as one, but on the contrary, there are four different types of construction, which are residential housing construction, specialized industrial construction, institutional and commercial building, and heavy construction. There are several methods of planning […]
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4 Key Responsibilities of Construction Project Managers Even though the role and responsibilities of a construction project manager will somehow always remain the same, the importance of certain responsibilities might shift on a regular basis. Construction project managers have roles that can often make them feel overwhelmed. Their tasks might also be too many to […]
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Serious Health and Safety Risks in Construction Health and safety risks in construction are something that has always been the main problem in the industry. Neglect, for instance, has been one of the biggest reasons, things tend to go wrong on a construction site. Apart from neglect, however, there are many more safety factors that […]
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Material Handling in Construction Material handling is a term that refers to the control and storage of products and materials, which ultimately, all forms part of the logistics management process of a project. Different types of plants, that are used for the handling of material on site, most commonly includes cranes, forklift trucks, lifting devices, […]
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